Charterhouse Street

Charterhouse Street
The former Central Cold Store on Charterhouse Street

Coordinates: 51°31′08.76″N 0°06′13.02″W / 51.5191°N 0.1036167°W / 51.5191; -0.1036167 Charterhouse Street is a street in Smithfield, on the northern boundary of the City of London, forming the boundary with both the London Borough of Camden and the London Borough of Islington. It connects Charterhouse Square and Holborn Circus, crossing Farringdon Road and running along a number of historical buildings, including Smithfield Market and the historical headquarters of the Port of London Authority.

Charterhouse Street is famous for its gastropubs that attract local City workers and is a popular venue for clubbers, mostly known for Fabric.

Charterhouse Street is also the home of a 31 MWe Combined Heat and Power plant operated by Citigen (E.ON) and located within and beneath the former headquarters of the Port of London Authority.[1]

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References

  1. ^ "[1]" "E.ON CHP Plant" Retrieved 13 November 2010

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  • Hayne Street —    North out of Long Lane, at No. 21, to Charterhouse Square (P.O. Directory).    The southern end is in Farringdon Ward Without, the northern end being outside the City boundary.    First mention: 1871.    Former name : Charterhouse Street… …   Dictionary of London

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  • Lindsey Street —    North out of Long Lane, at No. 23, to Charterhouse Street. The southern end is in Farringdon Ward Without, the northern end outside the City boundary (P.O. Directory).    It lies at the eastern end of Smithfield Market.    It covers the site… …   Dictionary of London

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  • Carthusian Street —    West out of Aldersgate Street, at 129, to 2 Charterhouse Square, the southern side in Aldersgate Ward Without, on the northern boundary of the Ward (P.O. Directory).    The northern side of the street is in the Borough of Finsbury.    Built… …   Dictionary of London

  • The Charterhouse —    Between Goswell Road east and St. John Street Clerkenwell, west, outside the bars of Aldersgate Ward Without.    Foundation : Michael de Northburgh, Bishop of London, by his Will left £2000 for the foundation of a House according to the ritual …   Dictionary of London

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